Ollie Watkins

[Olneythelonely]

He was awful and has looked poor for some time now.

He was. He hasn’t.

[LeeB]

Wasn't really in the game, but you can't underestimate his work rate off the ball.

If he could now focus on what he does when he has the ball that'd be really useful. I admire his originality in using his shin to trap the ball but it doesn't seem to be working out as hoped.

Maybe we could ask for the ball to be swapped with a bag of cement?

[LeeB]

He was awful and has looked poor for some time now.
His first touch is getting worse by the game.

Yes, a poor game by Ollie’s usual standards emphasised by the first touch issue he had a few seasons ago. Hope it’s only a blip and he’s back to good Ollie at the weekend.

Not making excuses for him but I don’t think the pitch was the best. A lot of bobbling of the ball was evident which hindered both teams.

The pitch was awful, which helped them as they're used to it. Tyrone went on a charge first half and the ball kicked it to his waist off a ridge.

[Brend'Watkins]

He was awful and has looked poor for some time now.
His first touch is getting worse by the game.

You meant to say it wasn't his best performance didn't you?

[VillaTim]

The pitch was really poor , tufts of grass here and there , ball bobbling about . They obviously do it on purpose as a "leveller" .

[paul_e]

They were really aggressive in defence as well and the balls into him weren't the best so he was in a battle every time the ball went to him, with the DM very quick to come back and crowd him out as well. I think they clearly had a game plan of how to target Watkins and Rogers to isolate them. Good on them but a break and cross from Rogers into the space Watkins was attacking changed the game so, in the end, their main gameplan failed them, which is why we're 2 goals to the good.

[brontebilly]

He was awful and has looked poor for some time now.
His first touch is getting worse by the game.

He was dreadful last night but not sure his recent form has been all that bad. Palace he was one of few to perform, Liverpool he was very good.

[nick harper]

The pitch was really poor , tufts of grass here and there , ball bobbling about . They obviously do it on purpose as a "leveller" .

It really affected their finishing with only Martinez to beat on a few occasions in the second half.

[Footy-Vill]

Before the international break we play Brentford

Ollie Watkins has 5 goals 1 assist in 6 appearances versus Brentford in the Premier League for Villa

3 wins and 3 draws he undefeated and clearly enjoys playing against them

[Hookeysmith]

Was it reported recently that his family was involved in a failed robbery recently?

As a devout family man this must play on his mind

I would start (if fit) with Malen - just to change it up a bit, then bring Ollie on later if needed

[LeeB]

Was it reported recently that his family was involved in a failed robbery recently?

As a devout family man this must play on his mind

I would start (if fit) with Malen - just to change it up a bit, then bring Ollie on later if needed

Without trivialising what must be a horrible experience, I would hope he would be able to deal with this before attempting to control a ball passed to his feet, and what with previously being unsettled by the mere presence of a 'Danny Ings' of all things, I'd be further concerned that his fragile, egg-shell mind is not up to the rigours of a trophy chasing professional football club.

[PaulWinch again]

Well I’d say the fact he’s consistently performed for us for years probably suggests he can handle it. He’s got 12 goals and 6 assists in 28 league games, that’s pretty good.

[DB]

Just been told that his shot conversion is 15%, quite low compared to other PL strikers.

[PeterWithesShin]

Just been told that his shot conversion is 15%, quite low compared to other PL strikers.

18%.
Haaland 21, Cunha 14, Semenyo 7, Palmer 14. You'll have someone like Wood have a freak season, 37%, but most top strikers are around the 20-25% mark year in year out.

[Brazilian Villain]

Just been told that his shot conversion is 15%, quite low compared to other PL strikers.

If someone tried to rob his family recently, he may not want to hear about shot conversion stats.